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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Oh my god. I cannot imagine why people get so upset when there are requirements from rescues for a dog.

Why is a fence important? Because rescues know from experience that in a great many cases, dogs will either run away or get tied up all day in no fence homes.

These recuses work with dogs who have been abandoned, mistreated, lost, and worse.

To reduce the chance of the dog being returned, some guidelines are in place.

You can shop for a dog OP if it makes you feel better, and it is ABSOLUTELY OKAY for you to not want to put in a fence just to get a dog.

But don't get yourself all butt hurt, offended, and righteous over [b]perfectly reasonable requirements[/b].[/quote]

You must have no children, a yard with a fence, a stable job, no job because someone must be home at all times, etc.

These are not reasonable requirements. Families with kids, often small children, want pets.  They may not have a fence, but they do have love. And in most households, dogs are fine napping during the day while people are at work and school. [/quote]

I could have written your reply.  We searched high and low for a rescue dog but since we lived in a condo where we both worked, we were turned away from several rescues.  They wanted someone to be home all day!  After months of looking we bought a dog.  We are FANTASTIC dog owners who adore these pups.  Just a few year laters we have a sfh with a large fenced in yard.  Rescues can also be short sighted. [/quote]

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